Paint Correction
Remove Swirls and Scratches From Your Finish
Professional paint correction services for vehicles in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Your vehicle's paint develops fine scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation over time from washing, weather, and daily driving around Grand Rapids. These imperfections scatter light and make the finish look dull even after a fresh wash. CANNcustoms performs paint correction to remove these defects and restore the clarity and depth that make your vehicle's color stand out.

Paint correction is a multi-step process that uses machine polishers and progressively finer abrasive compounds to level the clear coat and eliminate surface imperfections. The work removes a microscopic layer of clear coat to smooth out scratches and swirls, revealing the undamaged paint underneath. Results vary based on the severity of damage and the thickness of the remaining clear coat, but most vehicles see a significant improvement in gloss and reflection.

Contact CANNcustoms in Grand Rapids to schedule a paint correction service and bring back the finish your vehicle had when it was new.

How Paint Correction Removes Surface Defects

The process begins with a full decontamination wash and clay bar treatment to remove any bonded particles that could scratch the paint during polishing. A paint depth gauge measures the thickness of the clear coat to determine how much material can be safely removed. Dual-action and rotary polishers are used with cutting compounds to level deeper scratches, followed by finer polishes to refine the surface and remove haze.

You will notice that the paint reflects images clearly instead of appearing foggy or distorted. Swirl marks that were visible under direct sunlight disappear, and the color looks richer and more saturated. Dark-colored vehicles show the most dramatic improvement since scratches are more visible on black, navy, and deep red finishes.

Paint correction does not fix deep scratches that penetrate through the clear coat into the base paint or primer. Chips, dents, and rust require body shop repair before polishing can be performed. After correction, a protective sealant or ceramic coating is applied to guard the freshly polished surface from future damage and make it easier to maintain.

What to ask before starting paint correction

Vehicle owners want to know what results are realistic, how long the process takes, and whether correction can be done more than once on the same vehicle.

What types of scratches can paint correction remove?
Paint correction removes fine scratches, swirl marks, water spots, and light oxidation that exist only in the clear coat. Deep scratches that expose base paint or primer cannot be polished out and require touch-up or repainting.
How long does paint correction take to complete?
Most vehicles require six to twelve hours depending on the size of the vehicle and the severity of defects. Multi-stage correction on heavily damaged paint can take two full days to achieve the best results.
When should I have my vehicle's paint corrected?
You should schedule paint correction when you notice swirls, haziness, or a lack of gloss even after washing and waxing. Correction is often done before applying ceramic coating to ensure the best possible finish underneath the protection.
Why does my paint still look dull after waxing?
Wax fills in scratches temporarily but does not remove them. The defects remain in the clear coat and reappear once the wax wears off. Paint correction physically levels the surface to eliminate those imperfections.
How many times can paint correction be performed?
Correction can be done several times over the life of a vehicle as long as sufficient clear coat thickness remains. CANNcustoms measures paint depth before starting to ensure the process is safe and effective.

CANNcustoms performs paint correction using precise tools and techniques that restore the finish on vehicles throughout Grand Rapids, removing the damage that dulls your paint and returning the clarity you expect. Get in touch to set up your correction service.